
Waste-Derived Nanoparticles
Synthesis, Applications and Sustainability
- 1st Edition - July 5, 2024
- Imprint: Elsevier
- Editors: Jeenat Aslam, Ruby Aslam, Chaudhery Mustansar Hussain
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 2 2 3 3 7 - 2
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 2 2 3 3 6 - 5
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Request a sales quoteWaste-derived Nanoparticles: Synthesis, Applications, and Sustainability embarks on an illuminating exploration at the intersection of waste management and nanotechnology. Delving deep into the realm of nanoparticle synthesis, this comprehensive volume meticulously examines various waste sources, ranging from industrial residues to electronic waste, uncovering their potential for sustainable innovation. Through detailed discussions on synthesis methodologies and characterization techniques, each chapter offers insights into the intricate processes involved in transforming waste materials into functional nanoparticles.
Beyond synthesis, the book ventures into the diverse applications of waste-derived nanoparticles, offering transformative solutions to pressing environmental challenges. From revolutionizing wastewater treatment to combating air pollution and advancing energy technologies, these applications hold promise for a greener future. With a forward-looking perspective, this book envisions a shift toward a circular economy, where waste materials are not only repurposed but also contribute to a more sustainable and environmentally conscious world. This book serves as a beacon, guiding us toward a future where waste becomes a valuable resource in our quest for a cleaner and healthier planet.
- Discusses the synthesis of nanoparticles made from waste as well as their uses in contemporary industrial platforms
- Offers researchers an influential framework for a fundamental, multidisciplinary study as the use of waste-derived nanoparticles as sustainable materials has changed modern industrial processes
- Reviews the most cutting-edge industrial uses of waste-derived nanoparticles as well as current manufacturing problems
- Maintains a current study on nanoparticles made from waste along with fresh advancements in a variety of related fields
Researchers, scientists, engineers, professors, students, and professionals interested in environmental science, environmental engineering, materials science, nanotechnology, chemical engineering, waste management, energy and chemistry
- Cover image
- Title page
- Table of Contents
- Copyright
- List of contributors
- About the editors
- Preface
- Part I: Waste derived synthesis of NPs
- Chapter 1. Introduction of waste-derived nanoparticles
- Abstract
- 1.1 Introduction
- 1.2 Nanomaterials: what are they?
- 1.3 Types of nanomaterials
- 1.4 Synthesis routes for nanoparticles
- 1.5 Techniques used for the characterization of nanoparticles
- 1.6 Waste-derived nanoparticles
- 1.7 The impact of waste-derived nanoparticles on the environment and human health
- 1.8 Conclusion, future outlook, and challenges
- Acknowledgments
- References
- Chapter 2. Classification and characterization of waste-derived nanoparticles
- Abstract
- 2.1 Introduction
- 2.2 Waste: a source of nanoparticles production
- 2.3 Classification of nanoparticle
- 2.4 Characterization of nanoparticle
- 2.5 Future perspective
- 2.6 Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 3. Need for waste-mediated synthesis of nanoparticles
- Abstract
- 3.1 Introduction
- 3.2 Advantages of waste-mediated synthesis of nanoparticles
- 3.3 Sources and types of wastes
- 3.4 Comparison of the various synthetic methods developed for nanomaterials
- 3.5 Applications of waste-mediated nanoparticles
- 3.6 Future perspective and opportunities
- 3.7 Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 4. Synthesis of nanoparticles by industrial wastes
- Abstract
- 4.1 Introduction
- 4.2 Industrial wastes
- 4.3 Industrial waste-derived nanomaterials
- 4.4 Types of synthesis for nanoparticles derived from industrial wastes
- 4.5 Impact of industrial waste-derived nanoparticles
- 4.6 Future perspectives
- 4.7 Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 5. Synthesis of NPs by wastewater and bio-sludge
- Abstract
- 5.1 Introduction
- 5.2 Methods of nanoparticle synthesis
- 5.3 Different types of nanoparticles and their applications in wastewater treatment
- 5.4 Properties of the synthesized nanoparticles
- 5.5 Conclusion
- 5.6 Challenges and future perspective
- References
- Chapter 6. Synthesis of nanoparticles by electric/electronic waste
- Abstract
- 6.1 Introduction
- 6.2 Electrical and electronic waste transformation: relevant methods
- 6.3 Synthesis of nanoparticles from waste materials
- 6.4 Environmental applications and considerations
- 6.5 Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 7. Synthesis of nanoparticles by plastic wastes
- Abstract
- 7.1 Introduction
- 7.2 Carbonization of waste plastics
- 7.3 Classification of pyrolysis
- 7.4 Methods for preparing nanoparticles from waste plastics
- 7.5 Future directions and challenges
- 7.6 Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 8. Synthesis of nanoparticles by agricultural waste
- Abstract
- 8.1 Introduction
- 8.2 Global burden of crop residue burning
- 8.3 Agricultural waste used for the synthesis of nanoparticles
- 8.4 Future perspective
- 8.5 Conclusion
- References
- Part II: Recent applications of waste-synthesized nanoparticles
- Chapter 9. Application of waste-synthesized nanoparticles in wastewater treatment and water remediation
- Abstract
- 9.1 Introduction
- 9.2 Overview about waste
- 9.3 Environmental problems of wastes
- 9.4 Synthesis of nanoparticles using different wastes
- 9.5 Waste water treatment and water remediation applications of produced nanoparticles using different wastes
- 9.6 Remediation mechanisms of waste-synthesized nanoparticles
- 9.7 Merits and demerits of waste-synthesized nanoparticles
- 9.8 Conclusion and future prospects
- References
- Chapter 10. Application of waste-synthesized nanoparticles in capture of air pollutants
- Abstract
- 10.1 Introduction
- 10.2 The classification of air pollutants
- 10.3 Adsorbents
- 10.4 Conclusion
- Challenges and future perspective
- References
- Chapter 11. Environmental impacts and developments in waste-derived nanoparticles for air pollution control
- Abstract
- 11.1 Introduction
- 11.2 Background of nanoparticles
- 11.3 Physical properties
- 11.4 Production
- 11.5 Widespread use
- 11.6 Nanocomposite materials
- 11.7 Role in medicine
- 11.8 Sol-gel synthesis
- 11.9 Characterization
- 11.10 Nanoparticles and adsorption mechanism
- 11.11 Nanoparticles and environment
- 11.12 Nanoparticle and health
- 11.13 Cerium oxide nanoparticles for photocatalytic degradation of indoor air pollutants
- 11.14 Nanomaterial creation from industrial waste and use in cleaning up environmental pollutants
- 11.15 Nanomaterial recover/synthesis from industrial waste
- 11.16 Application for pollutant remediation
- 11.17 Future perspectives
- 11.18 Conclusion
- Acknowledgment
- References
- Chapter 12. Application of waste-synthesized nanoparticles in energy
- Abstract
- 12.1 Introduction
- 12.2 Waste to nanoparticles production
- 12.3 Synthesis of nanoparticles from recycled materials
- 12.4 Synthesis of waste-derived nanomaterials for various energy applications
- 12.5 Future aspects and challenges
- 12.6 Conclusions
- Acknowledgments
- References
- Chapter 13. Application of waste-synthesized nanoparticles in corrosion inhibition
- Abstract
- 13.1 Nanostructured materials: corrosion inhibition candidates and their mechanisms
- 13.2 Corrosion inhibition mechanisms of nanostructured materials
- 13.3 Waste-derived nanostructured materials: corrosion inhibitors
- 13.4 Inorganic corrosion inhibitor nanostructures
- 13.5 Conclusions
- 13.6 Scope, challenges, opportunities, and future
- References
- Part III: Sustainability considerations
- Chapter 14. Trends and perspectives in waste-derived nanoparticles and circular economy
- Abstract
- 14.1 Introduction
- 14.2 Waste to wealth
- 14.3 Current trends and perspectives of waste-derived nanoparticles
- 14.4 Role of waste-derived nanoparticles in circular economy
- 14.5 Conclusion, challenges, and direction
- Acknowledgments
- References
- Index
- Edition: 1
- Published: July 5, 2024
- No. of pages (Paperback): 450
- No. of pages (eBook): 420
- Imprint: Elsevier
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN: 9780443223372
- eBook ISBN: 9780443223365
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Jeenat Aslam
Dr. Jeenat Aslam is currently working as an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemistry at the College of Science, Taibah University, Yanbu, Al-Madina, Saudi Arabia. She obtained her PhD degree in chemistry from Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, India. Her research is mainly focused on materials and corrosion, nanotechnology, and surface chemistry. Dr. Jeenat has published several research and review articles in peer-reviewed international journals. In addition, she has authored more than 40 book chapters and edited more than 30 books for different prestigious publishers.
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Ruby Aslam
Dr. Ruby Aslam is a Postdoctoral Fellow in the School of Civil Engineering and Architecture at Chongqing University of Science and Technology, Chongqing, China. She received her MSc, MPhil, and PhD degrees from Aligarh Muslim University, India. Her main areas of interest in research include the development of stimuli-responsive smart coatings for corrosion detection and protection as well as the assessment of environment-friendly corrosion inhibitors. She has authored/coauthored several research articles in international peer-reviewed journals, including critical reviews and book chapters. She has edited more than 10 books.
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Chaudhery Mustansar Hussain
Chaudhery Mustansar Hussain is an Adjunct Professor and Director of Laboratories in the Department of Chemistry & Environmental Sciences at the New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT), Newark, New Jersey, United States. His research is focused on the applications of nanotechnology and advanced materials, environmental management, analytical chemistry, and other industries. Dr. Hussain is the author of numerous papers in peer-reviewed journals as well as a prolific author and editor in his research areas. He has published with Elsevier, the American Chemical Society, the Royal Society of Chemistry, John Wiley & Sons, CRC Press, and Springer.